(3) African ceremonial axes, One Songe and two Kuba, the Songe with animal-skin wrapped handle ending with carved head, one of the Kuba with snake on handle and figural carving, axe blade attached at mouth, each approx. 19"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

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